"The 5 + 2 Dilemma" - The JNC is taking an excessively long time to throw up six names to the Governor, and that's definitely not a bad thing. Although scheduling conflicts could be playing a role, it's more likely honest debate is the holdup. The applicant pool is loaded with many highly experienced lawyers, many more than in past years, in addition to some less deserving political types (and their supporters) expecting the usual bye.
There's also talk of more time being needed for "investigative" purposes. Whatever the truth may be, all you need to do is add five and two to see the math just doesn't work. The same qualified five from last time are in the running, together with new applicants Stacy Ross and ArleneBackman (Dale's daughter and Paul's wife, respectively), making seven. Factor in the other thirteen in contention, many highly qualified, and it's obvious somebody's going to get hurt before six can be sent up. And it may not be who you think, considering this JNC& Governor have made three surprising picks already.
In the meantime, in case it really does take anywhere from a few days until next week for them to decide, we'll try to help by telling you who we think should never be allowed to be a circuit judge, and why. Stay tuned ...
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